CMA / SMA
Collateral management and stock monitoring for commodity trade.
Discuss your requirementsIndependent expertise
Two agreements. Distinct responsibilities.
VIC provides Collateral Management Agreement (CMA) and Stock Monitoring Agreement (SMA) services for goods stored in warehouses and silos. The agreement defines the responsibilities of the financier, goods owner, inspection company and storage provider, as applicable.
What we do
Understand the service you need
CMA · Collateral management
Goods are held in exclusive custody, with release governed by the agreement and appropriate written instructions.
- Storage facility suitability inspection
- Supervision of stacking and storage
- Warehouse or silo receipts
- Daily condition and quantity checks
SMA · Stock monitoring
Goods are generally not held in exclusive custody. The service verifies stock and the records supporting its movement.
- Stored quality and quantity verification
- Storage and movement document checks
- Supervision of inbound and outbound goods
- Recorded stock movements
Real-time information
Keep the parties informed throughout the assignment.
- Movement recording and reporting
- Customer Area and application access
- Real-time inspection information
The VIC approach
Visibility throughout the agreement.
Access inspection information and movement reports through VIC’s Customer Area. Discuss custody, release instructions and reporting requirements before the assignment begins.
Customer AreaLet’s discuss your requirements
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